purple of cassius

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A pigment formed from gold and tin oxide, used in glassmaking

Purple of Cassius was used not just by glassmakers but by porcelain manufacturers to make a fine red glaze.

purple of cassius

    Hyphenation

    pur·ple of Cas·sius

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    () Named for Andreas Cassius, a glassmaker from Potsdam who first described its creation.
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